The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity (1959)
Kernel Score: 91% · 214 ratings
Genres: War, Drama, History
Released: 1959-11-20
Runtime: 178 minutes
Where to watch The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Kaji, sent to the Japanese army labeled Red, witnesses cruelties in the army and revolts against the abusive treatment against a fellow recruit. He also sees his friend Shinjô defecting to the Russian border, and he ends in the front to fight a lost battle against the Russian tanks division.
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Director
Cast
- Tatsuya Nakadai as Kaji
- Michiyo Aratama as Michiko
- Kokinji Katsura as Sasa Nitôhei
- Jun Tatara as Hino Jun'i
- Michirō Minami as Yoshida Jôtôhei
- Kei Satō as Shinjô Ittôhei
- Kunie Tanaka as Obara Nitôhei
- Ryōhei Uchida as Hashitani Gunsô
- Kan Yanagiya as Tanoue Nitôhei
- Kenjiro Uemura as Bannai Jôtôhei
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity FAQ
Is The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity good?
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity has a 91% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 214 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity?
In the US you can stream The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity on The Criterion Channel.
What movies are like The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity?
If you liked The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity, try The Human Condition I: No Greater Love, Tora! Tora! Tora!, The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer and Empire of the Sun.